Quendale Watermill, Visitor Centre & Craft Shop

Historic Buildings & Homes

The Quendale Watermill is a beautifully restored 19th century overshot watermill complete with visitor centre and café.

Located to the south of Mainland Shetland, the Quendale Watermill is situated in a quiet rural location surrounded by many scenic areas and outstanding historical attractions. Visitors to the mill are invited to watch a short professional video of the mill, with local people operating the machinery. A tour of the mill and the displays of photos, artefacts and memorabilia is a must for adults and children alike. The small craft shop has a surprisingly varied assortment of quality goods, e.g. Shetland knitwear, jewellery, books and music. There are also hot and cold drink facilities and toilets suitable for people with disabilities.

The Quendale Watermill also has a comprehensive visitor information service to assist you plan your itinerary whilst in Shetland. Visitors will discover a wealth of genealogical information at the watermill and the staff are more than happy to assist you with family history enquiries. The mill itself gives a great insight into the lives of the millers who worked here as well as showing further historical exhibitions on Shetland.

Gradings

Awards

Opening Times

2015 Opening Times

Additional opening 01/04/2015 to 12/04/2015 and 12/10/2015 to 31/10/2015 on request - contact in advance by email.

Ticket Information

Type

Tariff

Entry Fee - Adult
£3.00 per ticket

Entry Fee - Child
£.50 per ticket

Entry Fee - Snr Citizen
£2.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Catering

Tea & Coffee Available

Domestic

Public Toilet Facilities

Leisure Facilities

Gift Shop

Payment Methods

Cash

Debit Card

Electron

Maestro Card

Mastercard

Solo Card

VISA Card

Transport

Free Parking On-Site

Children

Children Welcome
Children must be accompanied

Facilities

ASVA Member

Level Access

No Smoking Permitted

Location

Coastal Location

Rural Location
Situated on a working farm - please drive carefully

Special Requirements

Children Welcome

Coach Parties Welcome

Families

Groups Welcome

School Groups Welcome

Senior Citizens

Single Travellers

Young People

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Public Transport Directions

By ferry (regular sailings from Aberdeen and Kirkwall) to Lerwick. Follow the main A970 Lerwick-Sumburgh Road - branching westwards at the Quendale junction and travelling the last 2 miles towards the Watermill. By air to Sumburgh Airport (regular direct flights from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Kirkwall and Bergen), followed by a short car journey through the scenic countryside, heading north and leaving the A970 at the Quendale junction.

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Access to Public Areas (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to :

a public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair

the gift shop

the information point

Parking

The route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is :

flat, ie. without steps

Parking provided for visitors

Parking on site

General

There is an audible alarm system

Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility

Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for wheelchair users

some routes

Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for visitors with limited mobility

some routes

Good colour / tonal contrast used throughout the attraction e.g. doors contrast strongly with floors/walls

Clear signage throughout the attraction (e.g. colour contrasted, large lettering, use of pictograms etc.)

Lighting effective throughout the attraction for visually impaired visitors e.g. pools of light and dark areas are avoided

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.